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#CHAPERONE PERSON PROFESSIONAL#

Family members CANNOT act as the chaperone for adolescent patients nor can family members opt out of a chaperone on behalf of their adolescent child.

For vulnerable adult patients, an accompanying caregiver, social worker, or group home escort can be present along with a Michigan Medicine chaperone to alleviate potential stress to the patient. A family member may be present during sensitive examinations or procedures if it is the expressed desire of the patient but should not serve as a chaperone for the purposes of this policy.

Family members or friends of an adult patient should not be expected to undertake any chaperoning role in normal circumstances.

#CHAPERONE PERSON PROFESSIONAL#

A chaperone may also assist the health professional or provide support to the patient with personal hygiene, toileting or undressing/dressing requirements if requested or needed by the patient. Whenever possible, but not required, the chaperone should be the gender that the patient feels most comfortable with.Students that choose not to be a chaperone will not be penalized in any fashion. In certain circumstances (i.e, assisting with equipment or a complicated examination), a health care provider may choose to have a separate chaperone in addition to the student. A student enrolled in a health profession’s school/program may serve as a chaperone IF: The student has completed a Michigan Medicine approved chaperone training module AND the student formally chooses to be a chaperone by attestation. This may include medical assistants, nurses, technicians, therapists, residents and fellows. A chaperone may be a health care professional or a trained unlicensed staff member.A chaperone should stand in a location where he or she is able to assist as needed and observe the examination, therapy or procedure. A chaperone is a person who acts as a witness for a patient and a health professional during a medical examination or procedure.Maintaining and fostering a culture of responsibility, mutual accountability, education for practitioners and patients, and appropriate response to suspected unprofessional or unsafe behavior is paramount to our mission. A chaperone, particularly one trusted by the patient, may help the patient through the process with the minimum of distress.Į. The use of chaperones, while vital, is only a part of our institution’s efforts for safe and responsible care. A health professional may request a chaperone for any examination or procedure.ĭ. For patients with mental health needs, neurodevelopment disorders, or for cultural/religious reasons, sensitive examinations, procedures or care may be especially threatening or confusing. The chaperone is frequently also present to provide assistance to the health professional with the examination, procedure or care.Ĭ. A chaperone’s presence may also provide protection to health professionals against unfounded allegations of improper behavior. Health professionals should only perform sensitive examinations, procedures or care in accordance with this policy.ī. A chaperone may be provided to help protect and enhance the patient's comfort, safety, privacy, security, and/or dignity during sensitive examinations or procedures.

This policy promotes respect for the patient dignity and the professional nature of the examination. There can be physical, psychological, and cultural reasons why chaperones may be requested or needed.

POLICY PURPOSEĪ. The purpose of this policy is to provide a consistent, standard and safe care environment within Michigan Medicine. It is the policy of the University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine to provide and utilize patient chaperones when requested or necessary during sensitive examinations, procedures and care.